Candace Bray
Pine Mountain,GA
Summary
Dedicated, diligent and driven nursing professional passionate about delivering exceptional care to every patient. Successful at managing multiple priorities and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Willingness to take on added responsibilities and go above to meet team goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
WellStar Health System-Twin Fountains Home
09.2022 - Current
- Oversaw delivery of care for 40-50 patients on Rehab, Long Term Care, and Hospice units, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments, and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, CNAs, unit clerks, & student interns.
- Acting as Charge Nurse PRN, led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
- Delivered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Provided skilled, timely, and level-headed emergency response to critically ill patients.
- Observed and documented patient factors such as diets, physical activity levels and behaviors to understand conditions and effectively modify treatment plans.
- Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Planned, prioritized and provided nursing care to up to 4 ER patients by applying advanced specialty clinical nursing knowledge and skills to support comfort and safety of patients and families.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Assembled equipment and supplies for diagnostic or treatment procedures in specialty service areas.
- Teamed on trauma and emergency interventions involving serious head injuries, gunshot wounds, and thoracic trauma.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellStar Heath System- Twin Fountains Home
09.2018 - 09.2022
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, performed catheterizations, and provided sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College
Wadley, AL05.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
La Grange, GA08.2018
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Gordon State College
Barnesville, GA05.2015
Skills
- IV Drug Therapy Insertion & Management
- Wound Care Management
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Blood & Blood Products Administration
- Immunizations & Vaccinations
- Patient Education & Teaching
- Time Management and Prioritization
- Adept Critical Thinking Skills
- BLS/ACLS/PALS Certifications
- EPIC EMR Knowledge
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Emergency Department
Piedmont Newnan Hospital
11.2022 - 05.2023
Registered Nurse
WellStar Health System-Twin Fountains Home
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellStar Heath System- Twin Fountains Home
09.2018 - 09.2022
Associate Degree In Nursing -
Southern Union State Community College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
West Georgia Technical College
Bachelor of Science - Health Services Administration
Gordon State College
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